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"Oh, my lord, why are you like this?"

The secretary's smug expression instantly vanished, while Ningguang, walking ahead, wore a smug look. If she didn't teach these girls a lesson, they'd all become arrogant.

Twenty minutes later.

Ningguang arrived at the Yujingtai branch. Seeing that the store was closed but the lights were still on upstairs, she smiled slightly and said, "Looks like they really didn't take a break. Let's go."

"Yes, my lord."

Su Han was cultivating when he heard someone knocking on the door. He was very puzzled because Shen He should have been asleep by now. When he opened the door, he found that it was Ning Guang and her secretary.

Because of the hot weather, Ningguang unexpectedly did not wear a cheongsam today, but instead chose an elegant light blue long dress. Her long hair, which originally reached her waist, was pinned up on top of her head with a gold hairpin, giving her an inexplicable feeling of being a married woman.

Seeing Su Han captivated by her appearance, Ningguang said smugly, "What? Never seen me like this before?"

Su Han withdrew his gaze and nodded, saying, "Indeed, I've never seen this before. This dress is more charming than usual, but less noble. Naturally, I couldn't help but take a second look."

"You're quite the smooth talker. No wonder you can draw fox spirit stories that so many girls love. Alright, let's go inside. If you like, I can wear it often in the future."

"Then please."

Su Han understood that Ningguang must have something to say to him since it was so late.

Upon entering the room, the other party made no pretense and directly stated their purpose.

Upon hearing this, Su Han fell into deep thought. After a moment, he looked up and asked, "Are the crimes committed by these treasure-stealing groups serious?"

“Some are very serious, they have killed people on their hands, and the rest are mostly robbery, excavation of ruins and theft of public resources.”

Ningguang took out a thick stack of documents, which contained the crimes committed by the Treasure Thieves over the years. Among them, the most serious were those few notorious guys who were not only highly skilled but also frequently stole official supplies.

Su Han glanced through it and couldn't help but sneer, "So that's how it is. Actually, the method is very simple. I think you can do this tomorrow: parade all the captured members of the treasure-stealing gang through the streets, and publicly execute those who have committed the most serious crimes!"

"As for the rest, they will be punished according to the crimes they committed. Remember, this time, don't send them to jail, but directly carry out physical reformation. Right now, isn't Guili Plain short of workers? Let these people work. As long as they perform well, their punishment can be reduced, or they can even be reformed!"

"If it's that kind of stubborn guy, execute him directly, and make sure all his crimes are made public! You have to understand that keeping them imprisoned won't make them realize the sins they've committed, and confessing is not the same as being released; they have to atone for their sins!"

Ningguang suddenly understood. She exclaimed, "No wonder the members of the previous treasure-stealing gang, even after being caught, committed crimes again soon after being released. It turns out they lacked the step of atonement and recognizing their sins! Su Han, you're right. Guili Plain lacks manpower. These criminals should be sent to labor reform. We can't let them eat our food for nothing. By the way, we can also spread the word that those who voluntarily surrender will have their crimes halved."

Later on, Ningguang learned to apply what she learned to other situations and even tried to break up more treasure-hunting groups by spreading information.

Su Han smiled and gave a thumbs up, praising, "That's right, especially those guys with families and children, they're actually very easy to turn."

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Chapter 99: Ningguang's ruthless methods, not allowed within Liyue.

The existence of a treasure-hunting gang (Third update)

The next morning.

People took to the streets to start a new day, and merchants opened their shops to do business. Just then, a loud gong rang out from afar, attracting everyone's attention.

People looked over and saw countless Thousand Rock Army soldiers escorting prisoners slowly towards the entrance of the official road. It was the first time the people had ever seen so many prisoners, so they gathered around.

Upon getting closer, some of them recognized the prisoner's identity.

"Hey? Aren't these the shop assistants from Boss Wang's shop? And that's Zhu Er, the general helper. What mistakes did they make?"

"What mistake did they make? Hmph. Look closely, these guys are all members of the treasure-hunting gang! The ones you know are spies who infiltrated the city, providing intelligence to the treasure-hunting gang outside. They've all been arrested now!"

The leader of the Thousand Rock Army revealed the answer, but the news was too explosive, because thousands of prisoners were captured. Could all of them be a treasure-hunting gang?

Although the people were initially skeptical, as they watched more and more prisoners being brought in, they gradually realized that the Thousand Rock Army was serious this time!

In less than an hour, the people of Liyue Harbor knew that the Thousand Rock Army had wiped out the Treasure Raiders the previous night, and a staggering 3600 criminals had been captured!

The trial took place at the docks of Liyue Harbor, a location that offered a wide view and facilitated the subsequent cleaning. As noon approached, more and more onlookers gathered, and then Ningguang of Tianquan made her appearance.

"Fellow citizens, take a good look. All the prisoners here today have been verified. Among them are spies, bandits, and murderers. We used to be lenient with them, but from today onwards, things will be different. From now on, no treasure-hunting groups will be allowed in Liyue. Anyone who dares to continue committing crimes will be met with zero tolerance from the Thousand Rock Army!"

"Bring all the leaders here."

With Ningguang's order, the leaders of several treasure-hunting groups were brought in.

Among them are Wallenstein, who is both a loving husband and a true hero; Sister Nan, who has been stealing and selling relics for a long time; Carmen, a chivalrous guest of the Ancient Hua Sect; and Liu Liu, the overlord near Guyun Pavilion.

Besides them, the leaders of other large and small treasure-hunting gangs were also brought up.

With just a glance from the leader of the Thousand Rock Army, all those guys were executed.

When the filthy blood splattered onto Carmen's face, the chubby man immediately knelt on the ground in fear and begged for mercy, "Please, please spare my life, I'll do anything."

Seeing this, Liu Liu also kowtowed frantically. Although they were bandits, no one was not afraid when they were really facing death.

Ningguang glanced at them indifferently, without giving any answer.

Another group of people were pushed over the makeshift front desk, and with the force of the executioners, more than twenty heads fell to the ground one after another.

At this moment, even the eldest sister, who held the title of "Nan Changjie," could not hold back. She knelt on the ground and cried, "Lady Ningguang, please give us a chance! We are willing to atone for our sins! Killing us is just a matter of beheading us; we are of use."

"Oh? But I don't need it."

Ningguang waved her hand gently, and Liuliu, the overlord of Guyun Pavilion, also died.

The people cheered upon seeing this. If the Thousand Rock Army was so ruthless, then traveling would be much safer in the future.

But this scene terrified the treasure-hunting gang. They thought they would be imprisoned for a while as before, but who would have thought that the Thousand Rock Army would be so ruthless this time!

As a result, more and more people began to beg for mercy.

Seeing this, Ningguang's lips curled up slightly, and she said, "Even Heaven cherishes life. Boss Su's comics these past few days have also talked about what it means to be human. Why don't you guys think about the feelings of the victims?"

"Fine, it's my pity, so I'll give you a chance to atone for your sins. But you can escape the death penalty, but you can't escape punishment. Recently, Liyue is building a new city called Guili City. If you want to atone for your sins, work hard and accept the reform. As for how long you have to work, that depends on the sins you have committed."

"By the way, those remaining members of the treasure-hunting group who haven't been captured can be spared death if they surrender voluntarily. If they continue to resist stubbornly, the Thousand Rock Army can kill them on the spot!"

This combination of kindness and severity has greatly elevated Ningguang's status in the hearts of the people of Liyue. Although all the Liyue Seven Stars have been very strong throughout the ages, it is very rare to see someone like Ningguang who has thoroughly reformed the treasure-hunting groups. With today's events being exposed, the treasure-hunting groups within Liyue will surely be terrified.

It is worth mentioning that shortly after the execution, two small groups of thieves surrendered themselves that same afternoon.

Looking at the trembling members of the treasure-stealing gang, Ye Lan smiled slightly and said, "You don't need to be afraid. Stealing other people's property will only take two years of reformation before you can regain your freedom. You'll even get paid during your reformation, so don't worry about not being able to survive after you get out."

"Thank you so much, sir. Shall we head to Guili Plain now?"

"No, you will be escorted by the Thousand Rock Army, and you will be registered before you go."

"Yes Yes"

Watching the thieves leave, a staff member nearby remarked with emotion, "In the past, merchants were terrified to go out, but now, thanks to the crackdown, they no longer have to be afraid. We owe it all to Lady Ningguang."

"Ningguang? I bet it was that guy's doing."

Ye Lan picked up the shawl and covered herself with it, her gaze lingering as she spoke. She had a hunch that these recent actions might all be the work of that boss. Although she had never been in contact with him, she had still learned quite a bit of inside information while secretly protecting him not long ago.

At this time, Guiliyuan New City.

Ke Qing, who was working, looked at the arrival of a large number of prisoners with a puzzled expression. She found the person in charge of the Qianyan Army and asked, "Why did you bring so many prisoners here?"

"Reporting to Your Excellency, this was arranged jointly by Lord Ningguang and Lord Su Han, with the aim of reforming and redeeming these mortals!"

"I see. Okay, I understand. I'll arrange for someone to guide them to start work. Is there anything else you require?"

"Lord Su Han said that we can't just make the prisoners work. We need to arrange for teachers to do ideological work for them at night, which is to say, to teach them how to be good people! We can also arrange some courses according to each person's strengths, so that they won't have to worry about not being able to find a job after they get out."

Upon hearing this, Ke Qing fell into thought. She quickly understood Su Han's intention and said to the leader of the Thousand Rock Army, "Alright, leave things here to me. Go back and report."

"Yes, Lady Keqing."

Subsequently, a large number of members of the treasure-hunting group began a new life. Although they were somewhat desperate at first, when they discovered that there were meat and vegetables in their evening meals, some of the members who had been exploited for a long time burst into tears on the spot.

Qianyan Jun, who was standing nearby, thought there had been an argument and quickly came over to ask, "What happened?"

As a result, the young prisoner choked up and said, "This meat smells so good. I haven't eaten meat for three months. Waaah, if I had known that being caught would be treated so well, why would I have joined a treasure-hunting gang?"

The nearby prisoners were taken aback, and then fell into deep thought.

They felt that this statement was absolutely true. They had meat, jobs, no worries about being captured by the Thousand Rock Army, no worries about fighting with their own kind, and even wages to earn. They had never imagined such a life before.

Although my current job is very tiring, as long as I persevere, I can live an upright life in the future.

Another problem is that usually only the core members and leaders of a treasure-hunting group enjoy the benefits, and it's not up to these scumbags. Continuing to work for the boss is just plain stupid!

The Thousand Rock Army soldiers, who were secretly observing, couldn't help but admire this scene. They were truly amazing for subduing these people with just one meal of meat and vegetables!

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Chapter 100 The Female Commander on the Verge of Death, the Knights Falling into the Trap (

Fourth update, one more to go.

At this moment, inside the Wind Dragon Ruins.

Yingmei, wielding a longsword, was fighting fiercely against the enemy. They had been here for two days and were advancing at a fast pace. They were now close to Dvalin's lair and estimated that they would be able to enter the interior of the ruins in another day.

As Little Paimon flew through the air, looking at the corpses scattered on the ground, she wondered, "There seem to be an unusually large number of monsters today. Is it just my imagination?"

Kaeya, who had just finished his battle, heard Paimon's question and replied with a smile, "It must be a preparation made by the Abyss Order to prevent Dvalin from being saved, otherwise there's no way to explain the number of monsters."

"I see. But if we're all gathered here, does that mean Mondstadt is undefended? What if Dvalin decides to launch a surprise attack now?"

Faced with Paimon's repeated questioning, Kaiya muttered, "Probably not. Su Han severely injured him not long ago."

"But."

Paimon was about to say something more when alarms sounded on the front lines. Everyone rushed over and saw sixteen oval-shaped, deep portals appear in front of the Wind Barrier, from which countless eerie knights slowly emerged.

Hearing the strange footsteps, Yingmei frowned and asked, "Is this also an abyssal demon?"

"Be careful, these guys are unusual. Everyone retreat!"

For some reason, seeing these monsters made Kaeya feel very uneasy, as if something was wrong.

Just as everyone was preparing to evacuate, a monster dressed in a fiery red robe blocked their way. The monster held a strange magical artifact in its hands, and a ball of flame was raging behind it.

The monster spread its arms, and countless flames rose from the ground, which then transformed into a towering wall of fire, blocking everyone's retreat.

The Abyss Singer sneered, "How about that? This should be enough to hold you back, right?"

"Delay? Are you planning to..."